Impaired Driver Charged Following Traffic Stop
Female driver is facing charges after North Bay Police Service (NBPS) officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested her for impaired driving on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
As a result, the 43-year-old female driver has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Officers responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver, located the vehicle of concern, and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bunting Drive and Booth Road. The driver was showing visible signs of impairment. Roadside testing was administered, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving. The accused was then transported to NBPS headquarters for further testing. Through these tests, it was determined that the accused had exceeded the legal limit of alcohol in her bloodstream.
The accused was later released on an Undertaking with a future court date.
Immediate Consequences for Impaired Driving
NBPS is reminding the public that being impaired by alcohol or drugs while driving carries the following immediate penalties:
- 7-day vehicle impoundment
- 90-day driver’s license suspension
Upon conviction, drivers face heavy fines, extended license suspensions, and the possibility of jail time.
Plan Ahead. Don’t Drive Impaired.
NBPS urges everyone to make responsible choices. There is no excuse for impaired driving. Plan a safe way home, take a taxi, use a ride-share service like URide, designate a sober driver, or ask a friend or family member for a ride.
With summer in full swing, officers will continue to have an increased presence on local roads, including regular RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs and proactive patrols.
If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911.
